Senior Architect & Project Lead - Calgary (Multi-Family)

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary: $80,000–$100,000

Comprehensive health and dental benefit

RRSP matching program

Job summary

PMI-SAC in Calgary seeks a Senior Architect & Project Manager with 5–10 years of experience delivering complex architectural projects. You will own projects end-to-end, guiding internal teams, managing timelines and budgets, and serving as the primary client contact.

The ideal candidate combines strong design sensibility with executional focus, ensuring projects meet client expectations at every stage and enabling leadership of junior staff in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect in Alberta (or eligible for registration)
• 5-10 years of experience delivering architectural design and project management
• Strong portfolio in multi-family, mixed-use, and/or commercial projects
• Deep understanding of Canadian building envelope systems and Alberta building code
• Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and project workflows
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

• Documentation, and coordination of multi-family and mixed-use architectural projects
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, building trust through proactive, clear communication
• Manage client expectations and ensure alignment throughout all project phases
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and resources using project management tools
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Alberta building codes, bylaws, and municipal regulations (e.g., City of Calgary)
• Coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, authorities, city and internal teams
• Provide technical leadership during pre-design and programming phases
• Manage the quality and consistency of project deliverables
• Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative, supportive environment
• Participate in proposal development and client engagement
• Contract administration

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Team coordination

Budget management

Education

Licensed Architect in Alberta

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

PMI-SAC in Calgary seeks a Senior Architect & Project Manager with 5–10 years of experience delivering complex architectural projects. You will own projects end-to-end, guiding internal teams, managing timelines and budgets, and serving as the primary client contact.

The ideal candidate combines strong design sensibility with executional focus, ensuring projects meet client expectations at every stage and enabling leadership of junior staff in a collaborative environment.